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| TOUR
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THE COLOURS & FESTIVALS OF GUJARAT
(TOUR CODE GUJ - SPECIAL - 10)
COVERING: TARNETAR FAIR , RAVECHI FAIR & BHADRA PURNIMA FAIR
DURATION : 15 NIGHTS / 16 DAYS |
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ITINERARY
DETAILS :
Day 01 : Arrival Ahmedabad & Drive to
Bhavnagar OR Arrival Bhavnagar
Arrival at Bhavnagar, Met by driver and transfer
to your hotel
On arrival Check in at Hotel.
half day sightseeing of Bhavnagar.
Overnight at hotel.
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02 : Bhavnagar – Palitana – Gondal
(60 + 180 Kms)
After Early/Pack breakfast at 6.00 AM drive
to Gondal onway
Visit of Palitana – Shatrunjaya Temple
(doli-lift chairs are available at extra cost)
After Lunch(own) drive to Gondal & Check
in at Hotel.
Time permit evening visit of Gondal &
Surroundings.
Overnight at Hotel.
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03 : Gondal – Junagadh – Tarnetar
( 65 Kms + 160 Kms)
Morning : Visit of Junagadh covering Asock
Rock Edict, Buddist Cave, Museum
Later drive to Tarnetar & Fairsite.
Evening stay at the fair site (accommodation
is very basic)
Overnight at the Camp at TARNETAR
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Tarnetar
Fair [Near Rajkot] ( Proposed Dates : 28/30th
Aug'2006)
Tarnetar is a small village about 75 kilometers
from Rajkot in Saurashtra. Here, one of the
most colourful fairs in the State takes place.
 Elegantly
dressed in colourful dhot s, waistcoat and
head cloth twisted at an angle on their heads,
they hold large colourful embroidered umbrellas
which indeed have become emblems of the fair.
Tarnetar is one of the most important matchmaking
melas. An ancient Shiva temple is stood on
the site. The present temple was built on
the banks of a rivulet and has a kund or reservoir
in the traditional manner. It is usually attended
by at least 50,000 people. The participants
are tribal people belonging to various groups,
such as the koli, Bharwad, Rabari, Kanbi,
Kathi, Charan, and other Castes. The folk
music and folk dances are the principal attractions
of the fair. Tribal folk dressed in their
most colorful embroidered garments and dashing
headgear, give themselves up to merrymaking.
** Important Note : Please
note "these dates may vary according
to Hindu Calendar"
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Day
04 : TARNETAR – Fullday Enjoy the
Festival at Tarnetar.
Dinner and Overnight at the Camp
at TARNETAR
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05 : TARNETAR – Mandvi (230 Kms)
After breakfast Drive to Mandvi(Kutch)
one of the finest beach destination of Gujarat.
Afternoon arrive at Mandvi and enjoy the beach
activity
Overnight at the Swiss Tents.
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06 : Mandvi to Bhuj (60 Kms)
Visit the Rabari Villages around
Mandvi, Samma Village at Pragsar etc
Later afternoon Drive to Bhuj Upon arrival
proceed to DSP/Collector office to obtain
the permit ( Please Note all foreign clients
need to obtain the permit for Banny village
visit) ** Note : 2nd & 4th Saturday &
Public holidays are closed at DSP/COLLECTOR
office hence set the dates accordingly.
Evening visit the Bazar at Bhuj with Visit
of Aina Mahal etc.
Overnight at Bhuj Hotel.
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7: Bhuj – Fullday visit to the Banny
villages (150 Kms / 4 Hours onway)
Fullday excursion to the Banny villages
to see various typical villages to see the
traditional art and
culture of Gujarat. Evening return to Bhuj
hotel for overnight
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8: Bhuj - Ravechi
After breakfast drive to Ravechi
visit Ravechi Fair.
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Ravechi
Fair [Near Bhuj] ( Proposed Dates : 02/4th
Sept'2006)
Ravechi Mata Temple is located near Nana Reva
in Rapar Taluka of Kutch. A grand fair is
held on Bhadra Sud Atham of Hindu Calender.
More then 30 thousand people participate in
Ravechi Fair, mainly Ahir, Rabari & Charan
communities.
** Important Note : Please
note "these dates may vary according
to Hindu Calendar" Evening stay at the
fair site (accommodation is very basic)
Overnight Revechi or return to Bhuj for overnight.
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Day
9 : Ravechi – Bhuj (150 Kms)
Enjoy the fair till the late evening
and later return to Bhuj and stay at the Bhuj
Hotel
Overnight at Hotel.
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10 : Bhuj – Dasada (Little Rann of Kutch)
– 280 Kms / 6 Hours Drive
Morning drive to Dasada & Check
in at Rann Riders or Desert Courses or Similar
Afternoon visit to the Little Rann of Kutch
(By jeep)
Overnight at Coobas ( Huts accommodation)
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Day
11 : Dasada (Little Rann of Kutch)
Morning visit the Little Rann of
Kutch vusut tge Wild ass sanctuary and surrounding
covering
The scenic flamingo’s & nearby villages
Afternoon visit Modhera ,Sun Temple &
Patan – Silk weaving centre
Overnight at Coobas ( Huts accommodation)
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Day
12 : Dasada – Balaram
Morning drive to Balaram and afternoon
visit the Ambaji Temples & also cover
interesting Badrapurnima Fair
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Bhadra
Purnima Fair [Near Ambaji] ( Proposed Dates
: 05/07th Sept'2006)
Ambaji village lies at the foothills of the
Aravalli mountain range in north  Gujarat.
It is the principal shrine of the goddess
in Gujarat. The temple of Ambaji is recognised
as one of the original Shakti Pithas. On full
moon days there is a virtual festival at Ambaji,
but the full moon of Bhadrapad is one of the
four most important festival days of the year,
when agriculturists go to the temple in their
thousands, along with members of the general
public. There is a large fair on this occasion,
while in the evening performances of Bhavai
are held, and garba programmes are organised.
Over five Lacs people come here during Bhadra
Purnima fair.
** Important Note : Please
note "these dates may vary according
to Hindu Calendar based on the full moon day"
Evening return to Balaram & Overnight
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Day
13 : Balaram
Morning visit the fair site of Bhadra
Purnima near Ambaji
Later afternoon visit Poshina – To Visit
the Garasia Tribal Villages Covering Bhails
and Garasias etc etc.
Later evening Return to Balaram and Overnight
Overnight at Hotel.
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14 : Balaram - Ahmedabad (200 Kms)
Morning Drive to Ahmedabad on way
visit Adalaj Step Well.
Evening visit the City and Enjoy a Traditional
Gujarati Dinner
Overnight at Hotel.
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Day
15 : Full day to Ahmedabad visit
After breakfast, Full day visit of
Ahmedabad covering Heritage Walk Visit Siddhi
Sayad Masjid, Swaminarayan Temple Later Calico
Museum (Closed on every Wednesday & Public
Holidays) With the visit Gandhi of Ashram, and
Evening return to Hotel.
Overnight Hotel.
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Day
16 : Ahmedabad – Fly out
Day free till departure flight to
Mumbai / Delhi
END
OF THE TOUR |
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EX- BHAVNAGAR
- AHMEDABAD TOUR PACKAGE COST (TOUR CODE - GUJ
- 10)
HALF BOARD (MAPAI) PACKAGES |
Package
Name |
Duration |
Room
No. of Pax |
Rates
Per Rooms |
Cost
1 Adult |
Cost
2 Adult |
Cost
3 Adult |
| The
Colours & Festivals Of Gujarat
( 1 Night-Bhavnagar,
1 Night-Gondal,
2 Night-Ravechi/Rajkot, 1 Night-Mandvi,
3 Nights-Bhuj,
1 Night-Ravechi(Bhuj),
2 Nights-Dasada,
2 Nights- Balaram,
2 Night-Ahmedabad ) |
15
Nights/ 16 Days |
4
Room/s
(4-12 Pax) |
1889$ |
2667$ |
3397$ |
| 3
Room/s
(3-6 Pax) |
2051$ |
2826$ |
3555$ |
| 2
Room/s
(2-4 Pax) |
2324$ |
3146$ |
3843$ |
| 1
Room
(1-2 Pax) |
2951$ |
3798$ |
4478$ |
Child With Extra Bed ( 6 to 12 Yrs) 35%
of the tour cost.
Note : This hotel provides mattress for
the 3rd Person & not rollaway bed.
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IMPORTANT
NOTICE: Operator reserves
the right to re-arrange itinerary to suit
hotel availability without changing the total
number of days in each destination. The Vehicle
is a/c & available for point-to-point
services only as per itinerary and is not
at client's disposal. Clients are requested
to follow the timings in the program. In case
any service is missed due to delay in departure,
the operator will not be responsible for any
refunds. |
| Air
Packages - Ex- Mumbai ( Mumbai – Ahmedabad
– Mumbai by Flight)
In / Out : Ahmedabad
Tour Package Cost (Tour Code-Guj - 10 A -
Air) Half Board (MAPAI) Packages
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Package
Name |
Duration |
Room
No. of Pax |
Rates
Per Rooms |
Cost
1 Adult |
Cost
2 Adult |
Cost
3 Adult |
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The
Colours & Festivals Of Gujarat
( 1 Night – Bhavnagar, 1 Night-Gondal,
2 Night-Ravechi/Rajkot, 1 Night-Mandvi, 3
Nights-Bhuj, 1 Night-Ravechi(Bhuj), 2 Nights-Dasada,,
2 Nights- Balaram, 2 Night-Ahmedabad ) |
15
Nights/ 16 Days |
4
Room/s
(4-12 Pax) |
2079$ |
3007$ |
3894$ |
| 3
Room/s
(3-6 Pax) |
2241$ |
3166$ |
4052$ |
| 2
Room/s
(2-4 Pax) |
2514$ |
3486$ |
4340$ |
| 1
Room
(1-2 Pax) |
3141$ |
4138$ |
4975$ |
Note : This hotel provides mattress for the
3rd Person & not rollaway bed. |
| Air
Packages- Ex- Delhi (Delhi – Ahmedabad
– Delhi By Flight)
In / Out : Ahmedabad
Tour Package Cost (Tour Code- Guj - 10 B -
Air) Half Board (MAPAI) Packages |
Package
Name |
Duration |
Room
No. of Pax |
Rates
Per Room |
Cost
1 Adult |
Cost
2 Adult |
Cost
3 Adult |
| The
Colours & Festivals Of Gujarat
( 1 Night – Bhavnagar, 1 Night-Gondal,
2 Night-Ravechi/Rajkot, 1 Night-Mandvi, 3
Nights-Bhuj, 1 Night-Ravechi(Bhuj), 2 Nights-Dasada,,
2 Nights- Balaram, 2 Night-Ahmedabad ) |
15
Nights/ 16 Days |
4
Room/s
(4-12 Pax) |
2147$ |
3139$ |
4093$ |
| 3
Room/s
(3-6 Pax) |
2309$ |
3298$ |
4251$ |
| 2
Room/s
(2-4 Pax) |
2582$ |
3618$ |
4539$ |
| 1
Room
(1-2 Pax) |
3209$ |
4270$ |
5174$ |
Note : This hotel provides mattress for the
3rd Person & not rollaway bed. |
| Hotels
Mentioned Below Or Similar (Tour Code Guj-10) |
City |
No.
of Nights |
Deluxe |
| Bhavnagar |
1 |
Nilambagh
Palace or Narayani Heritage |
| Gondal |
1 |
Orchard
Palace |
| Ravechi |
2 |
Tended
Accommodation(Basic) |
| Mandvi |
1 |
Beach
at Mandvi Palace (Swiss Tents) |
| Bhuj |
2 |
Hotel
Prince |
| Ravechi |
1 |
Tented
Accommodation(Basic) |
| Dasada |
2 |
Rann
Riders or Desert Courses |
| Balaram |
2 |
Balaram
Palace or Danta Palace |
| Ahmedabad |
2 |
Hotel
Cama / Mg House |
IMPORTANT
NOTICE: Operator reserves the right
to re-arrange itinerary to suit hotel availability
without changing the total number of days
in each destination. The Vehicle is a/c &
available for point-to-point services only
as per itinerary and is not at client's disposal.
Clients are requested to follow the timings
in the program. In case any service is missed
due to delay in departure, the operator will
not be responsible for any refunds. |
Packages
Ex-Ahmedabad except those given separately
ex-Mumbai & Delhi.
15
Nights / 16 Days Accommodation.
Hal
Borad Basis i.e Daily Breakfast & Dinner.
( MAPAI)
Private
Air-conditioned Car for Sightseeing and excursions
as per our itinerary.
All Sightseeing by Exclusive Vehicle with
Local Guide
All
Currently applicable taxes except the Government
Service Tax which will be payable. |
Air
fare / train fare.
Any
meals other than those specified in 'Cost
Includes'.
Expenses
of personal nature such as tips, telephone
calls, laundry, liquor etc.
Any
other item not specified in 'cost includes'.
Government
service tax applicable extra.
Entrance
fees during sightseeing.
Child With Extra Bed ( 6 to 12 Yrs) 35% of
the tour cost. |
All
Prices are in Indian Rupees and Dollors($)
subject to change without prior notice.
All
tours are subject to terms and conditions
mentioned on the booking form in our brochure.
Tour
prices are valid for Indian Nationals &
Foreigners as per cost given Separately.
Cost
based on standard room basis.
Booking
confirmations are subject to availability.
Special
Note : Sasangir Sanctuary is closed every
year 15 June to 15th Oct (in such period
the said night replaced at Gondal)
Package
not applicable on festive season
Validity: Valid till 30th Sept’2006
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